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Take a ferry ride from Istanbul's European side to the Asian side and enjoy delicious Turkish food at Kadikoy market. Our guided food tour, Taste of Istanbul, includes a ferry ride. 3
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Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul

By Private Istanbul Walking Tours
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Price is €508 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Unlike many standard food tours that include limited tastings or extra spending along the way, this 5-6-hour private experience is a fully all-inclusive culinary journey.

100% All-Inclusive: All generous food tastings and non-alcoholic drinks are covered from start to finish.

Eat Like a Local: Explore the authentic areas of Karakoy and Kadikoy across two continents and discover where locals genuinely enjoy eating.

No Hidden Shopping Stops: Your time is dedicated entirely to food, culture, and enjoying the city.

A Personal Pace: This is not a rushed group walk, but a relaxed private culinary experience with a more personal pace.

Dietary Note: We are happy to adapt tastings for vegetarians and certain food allergies whenever possible.

Drink Note: All non-alcoholic drinks are included. Alcoholic drinks are not included, but may be purchased separately at selected stops.

Activity location

  • Karakoy
    • Karakoy, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Murat Muhallebicisi
    • 34440, Beyoglu/Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€507.50 x 1 Adult€507.50
Total
Price is €507.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    The breakfast includes a variety of seasonal delicacies such as Turkish menemen, sucuklu omelette, olives, cheese, kaymak, and honey.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Non acholic drinks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ferry ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All food tastings
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please note: the itinerary is subject to change, based on the location's availability and weather.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • The tour concludes on the Asian side at the Kadikoy ferry station, where you can easily take a ferry back to Europe.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Karakoy

  • 1h
You will meet your guide at your preferred time, and our tour starts from Karakoy with a traditional Turkish breakfast, which includes tea, olives, cheeses, menemen. sucuklu omelette, kaymak, and honey.

Tophane Parki

  • 1h
Afterwards, we’ll explore Tophane, indulge in a delightful cup of tea or coffee at a chic, trendy coffee house that elevates your experience, and sample some of the freshest baklava in Istanbul.

Bosphorus

  • 1h
Later, we’ll take a ferry from the European side to the Asian side to Kadikoy, which was formerly known as Kalkedon.

Kadikoy Carsisi

  • 2h
In Kadikoy, you can enjoy authentic Turkish home-cooked dishes or delicious kebabs. After that, we will continue to the fish market, where you can try stuffed or fried mussels and kokorec.

Kadikoy Iskelesi

  • 30m
After enjoying these delicious treats, we will conclude the tour at the Kadikoy ferry station, making it easy for you to take a ferry back to your hotel. Additionally, there will be some delightful secret dishes to try. Please note that the itinerary may change based on the availability of locations and weather conditions.

Location

Activity location

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    Karakoy
    • Karakoy, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Murat Muhallebicisi
    • 34440, Beyoglu/Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Turkiye

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